Top choices for your next villa vacation in Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui is the quintessential embodiment of Thailand for a laid back tropical vacation. This peaceful island offers experiences that seem so familiar to us, and yet, for the moment, a little strangely dreamlike: barefoot fantasies on sun-heated white sand, being serenaded by the waves of the ocean, while admiring the infinity of the sea and the sky.
While there are some areas where young grooves and woofers vibrate, Samui is highly regarded for its calm, island charm. This alluring feeling of tranquility makes it an ideal setting for many private villas. Having relatively less land along its shores means an abundance of beachfront properties. Its diverse topography also creates spectacular villa settings on elevated beachfront sites overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.
Let's step into some of the most luxurious, unique and beloved villas in this less explored Thai vacation paradise:
Villa AnavayaThe first on our list is considered one of the most coveted in all of Koh Samui: the impressive Villa Anavaya. Resting on the highest point of the region for several miles in all directions, it literally dominates the entire landscape, including the entire northeast coast of the island. For many, the view is simply overwhelming.
The 6-bedroom property features an L-shaped infinity pool with an in-pool hot tub and a poolside bar. There's also a private gym, custom-designed cinema, and a breathtaking rooftop terrace with 360-degree views.
Villa AkatsukiAway from the island's most popular beach areas is a stretch of white sand less visited by tourists, but considered by many to be the most beautiful in Samui. The peaceful Lipa Noi Beach has no bars or clubs, but is home to several luxury villas, including the resplendent Villa Akatsuki.
This property is filled with the delightful luxuries of modern living with amenities such as a gym, basketball court, kayaks, table tennis, and a cascading infinity pool with a children's pool. And yet, it portrays the grace and artistry of a lavish Japanese home - from its bespoke services to the very details of its architecture. Even its name comes from the Japanese word "dawn," which foretells the beauty of the way the sun covers the property each morning along with the rest of Lipa Noi and the entire east side of Samui.
Villa SangkachaiBuilt on a coastal hill, Villa Sangkachai extends like a spacious terrace structure with its edges forming a fabulous L-shaped infinity pool. Upon entering the property there is an apparent atmosphere of serenity and calm. The soothing sound of flowing water plays. The decors are finely balanced with intricate stone figurines and clean minimalist surfaces. A verdant courtyard stretches out in the center, where a solitary Plumeria blooms generously in scent, giving occupants the feeling of being thrown into a secret garden.
But step into the lower level and the villa dramatically changes its personality and with a lot of excitement. A red carpeted hallway with vintage movie posters hanging on the walls will lead you to a gentleman's club-style entertainment area with a casino-quality pool table and state-of-the-art cinema.
Villa HinKoh Samui, as well as many parts of Thailand, has fascinating natural landforms - its coasts are dotted with colossal rocks in the form of uneven terrain covered in tropical forests. Our next villa really embraces this special character of the island.
Villa Hin is a unique architectural masterpiece. Founded on a massive rock formation, the property has been carefully designed to coexist with its natural surroundings without changing the landscape itself. The result is a 5 bedroom house that features a towering rock right next to an infinity pool, open courtyards, and a rooftop garden adorned with charming greenery and impressive ponds.
Villa PraanaMoving inland from the coast and into the wooded hills of Samui, our next villa is on a different side of the island. Villa Praana is an opulent retreat covering 4,500 square meters and surrounded by mountainous rainforest. Yet with its hilltop location, the villa also affords picturesque views of distant Bophut Beach.
As remote as it may sound, the villa is undoubtedly one of the grandest on Koh Samui. Within its sumptuous mansions are a host of facilities which include 2 infinity pools, hot tub, gym, private nightclub, sauna and spa, children's playroom, cinema, a Thai boxing ring and a tennis court.
Villa MalabarThe southern end of Samui is one of the less frequented areas for tourists, making it a prime choice for those seeking quiet seclusion. Villa Malabar, just along Laem Sor Beach, presents an upscale villa within this peaceful hideaway.
Smart, modern, stylish - the property is a fine example of contemporary luxury with a tasteful rustic touch. The open and closed spaces are harmoniously orchestrated, allowing occupants to bask in the vibrant outdoors and at the same time enjoy the comfort of the interior of the villa. Pre-existing rocks and palm trees were scattered around, mingling with manicured gardens, white payments, and wooden decks. The facilities are equally impressive with a gym, TV rooms, an infinity pool and a recessed poolside sala with a barbecue. And filling the silence, the waters of the Gulf run aground rhythmically on the shore, a stone's throw away.
Silvan Kitma is Managing Director of The Private World. The Private World is a villa rental company offering some of the top rated luxury vacation home rentals in major tourist destinations around the world. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to enhance your profile, please contact us.
